Seoul taxi fare for 5 km
What the meter should show for 5 km in a regular (mid-size) Seoul taxi, with no surcharge for leaving the city and tolls not included. Calculated with our Seoul taxi fare calculator.
By time of day
| Departure | Light traffic | Slow traffic |
|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | ₩7,300 | ₩7,400–₩8,300 |
| 22:00 (+20%) | ₩8,800 | ₩8,900–₩10,000 |
| 23:00 (+40%) | ₩10,200 | ₩10,400–₩11,600 |
“Slow traffic” assumes 5 minutes crawling at walking pace (15 km/h or less), which the meter charges by time — the lower figure counts that stretch by time only, the higher one adds the full distance too. Your real trip depends on traffic. news.seoul.go.kr
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Other distances in Seoul
| Distance | Daytime | Late night (peak) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 km | ₩5,800 | ₩8,100 |
| 5 km | ₩7,300 | ₩10,200 |
| 10 km | ₩11,200 | ₩15,700 |
| 15 km | ₩15,000 | ₩21,000 |
| 20 km | ₩18,800 | ₩26,300 |
| 30 km | ₩26,400 | ₩37,000 |
The same 5 km in Busan: about ₩7,000 by day, ₩9,100 late at night. Busan 5 km in detail.
FAQ
How much is a 5 km taxi ride in Seoul?
About ₩7,300 in the daytime with light traffic, and ₩7,400–₩8,300 if you spend 5 minutes crawling in traffic. Tolls are extra.
How much more is a 5 km taxi late at night?
From 22:00 it is about ₩8,800 (+20%), and about ₩10,200 at 23:00 (+40%) — ₩2,900 more than by day.
Is a 5 km taxi cheaper in Seoul or Busan?
By day with light traffic, 5 km is about ₩7,300 in Seoul and ₩7,000 in Busan. Seoul’s base fare is ₩4,800 for the first 1.6 km, Busan’s ₩4,800 for 2 km, and the per-metre rates differ.